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Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008 to Morris "Moe" Weiner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0097 Author/Creator: Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008 Place Written: Brooklyn, New York Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1 September 1943 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 18 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Sylvia reports on visits with friends. She was able to get 3 gallons of gasoline, after much pleading. Had to drive over to the OPA office to convert her gas ration coupons.

Weiner, Morris "Moe," 1909-1988
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Astaire, Fred, 1899-1987

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